It’s never pleasant to fire an employee. It’s never pleasant to have an employee who needs to be terminated, as the process can be challenging. But we all know that occasionally, employees do need to be fired, or your business can suffer. Managers and business owners need to be sure that underperforming employees are terminated…
What happens when employees exit your company? It’s not just a matter of a farewell lunch and a handshake (although those can be part of it too if circumstances warrant). Having a firm plan for employee offboarding provides consistent employee experiences and protects the company from experiencing any challenges in the wake of an employee…
Ever wish you had a magic wand would make people work well together? Or that you could be sure each member of a team would contribute constructively, and the team would be productive and harmonious? Or that there was a tool that could improve hiring decisions, increase retention, and cut down on turnover? Every manager…
During the holiday season, company outings are part of the year-end tradition for many organizations. While holiday gatherings can be important ways of rewarding your employees for their hard work and fostering loyalty, you need to make sure that your company is protected from complaints and liability, as well. Many holiday parties and other outings…
Sexual harassment is a delicate task to tackle. It’s important to handle any complaints regarding sexual harassment correctly. Here’s an overview of the steps to follow to properly handle these complaints. Make sure your company has a clear definition of and policies about sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is any act (spoken, written, gesture, and so…
Onboarding is a vital time in your employee’s life span with your company. Done right, the process can promote retention, engagement, and company morale – and set the employees up for success. Done wrong, it may turn off employees from the beginning. Follow these tips to make sure you start the relationship on the right…
November is a time to remember what we’re thankful for – and your HR team does more than you even know! Here are four big reasons to be thankful for your Human Resources department. 1. They help managers hire the best people From crafting job descriptions and scanning resumes to pre-interviewing, HR plays a major…
When you need to hire a new employee, either because of company growth or to replace a department employee, writing a good job description often gets tossed to the wayside. The hiring process can be time-consuming, as managers screen resumes and set up interviews. An existing or very abbreviated job description may seem like a…
In the past year, sexual harassment has been significantly featured in the news because of the #MeToo movement. Company leadership and employees need to understand internal harassment can come in a variety of mediums – verbal, physical, and sexual. When harassment exists, it can be blatant or subtle, and it’s important to make sure that…
Employee handbooks can seem as if they are set in stone. But in fact, they need to be reviewed frequently – at least once per year. Upon review, they need to be updated as necessary. Why? Because policies and expectations change. Employees need fair and consistent expectations, both for performance and conduct. They need to…